Nature in the Guatavita Lagoon and Culture in the Salt Cathedral in Zipaquira in Private with Lunch and Pick up

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Full description 180 meters underground is a place away from everyday life, which invites reflection, self-discovery and internal encounter. With an architecture completely carved in salt and with different recreational activities that will make you live a unique experience at the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá. Enjoy this interesting tour of Zipaquirá visiting the Salt Cathedral and discovering the main squares of the colonial city.

To start this tour we pick you up at 8 a.m., we will pick you up at your hotel or place of preference and from there we will take you to Zipaquirá and its famous and beautiful Cathedral; Depending on traffic, the trip to Zipaquirá lasts between 60 and 90 minutes. During this journey you will have the opportunity to observe different places such as the north highway in the city of Bogotá, you will go through the Marroquín Castle and the town of Chía.

We will accompany you to the entrance of the salt mine where the visit to the Cathedral begins. The tour is done through an audio guide that has 7 different languages to choose from: Spanish, English, Italian, German, French, Portuguese and Mandarin.The tour inside the Salt Cathedral lasts around two hours and you will have the opportunity to visit:
Nucuma Short Film: Short film that lasts approx. 15 min, in which you can see a summary of the geological formation of the salt deposit, exploitation levels and the entire structure of the mine.
Light Show: It is the largest screen of led bulbs in the world underground, where you will hear and see the mythological history of our indigenous Muiscas.
Water Mirror: Generates an optical illusion for the salt crystals found in the water.

Huellas de Sal Walk: A tour of the historic center is carried out, with a guide and the most emblematic places of Zipaquirá are visualized, within this tour you visit the Quevedo Zornoza Museum, where you will have knowledge about the cultural development of Zipaquirá, ancestral information ( indigenous people who lived), history of Zipaquirá, the generations who lived there, and lastly the life of Guillermo Quevedo Zornoza who was a teacher and influenced the life of Gabriel García Márquez when he studied at the Salle de Zipaquirá.

Once you return to the surface, you will enjoy a typical Colombian lunch in one of the best restaurants in Zipaquirá, you can make your choice between different traditionally prepared on fire, you can choose a dish with delicious meat prepared in the llanera or a vegetarian dish.

After lunch from downtown Zipaquirá we drive to the Guatavita Lagoon.

Located at 3,100 meters above sea level, in the jurisdiction of the municipality of Sesquilé, the former Chibcha chiefdom, is the Guatavita lagoon, the most famous of the sacred lagoons of this pre-Columbian culture since it was staged in the legendary rite of El Dorado, which had place every time a new chief was enthroned and consisted of the entrance of the new naked chief to the lagoon, mounted on a raft, to submerge himself in its waters.

At the same time, subjects released small gold statuettes called tunjos. For this reason, the lagoon has been the subject of numerous dives in different historical periods, all in order to rescue the supposed treasures hidden under its waters. The monumental northern gap presented by the crater that contains it corresponds precisely to an attempt to drain it.The park has a great attraction for national and foreign visitors which is contemplative tourism, where the charm of the Legend of El Dorado is enclosed, which, through history, told the rituals that the indigenous people performed to their gods bathing in gold and diving into the lagoon to offer their most valuable treasures.

This legend, which is part of our ancient cultural beliefs and roots, can be lived through a walk along the path that leads to the lagoon, at the top of the mountain and at whose maximum height is a majestic view of impeccable green of the nature of the region. In the first part of the tour we find a Chunzua or ceremonial house that represents the sacred place for the indigenous people, which they used as a sacred place for ceremonies and rituals. A wonderful replica that transports the visitor to the time when our ancestors lived.

Upon arrival at the lagoon and during a two-hour tour, an English or Spanish-speaking native park guide joins the group to explain the culture of the Muisca Indians, the legend of El Dorado and the biological importance of the area for approximately 75 minutes, including a 30-minute walk along a path to the rim of the crater to see the Guatavita lagoon. walking through the reserve listening to the history of the legend of "El Dorado" and the culture of the Muisca Indians.

After leaving the lagoon, you will get to know the town of Guatavita to explore the architecture and the environment, including the city's bullring and enjoy its beautiful architecture of old and cobbled streets, beautiful houses with white walls and clay roofs are the tribute to the Guatavita Vieja, a town that lies in silence under the Tominé Reservoir. and particular shape of their single color houses. This tour in a private transport and with the ease of stopping where you want, take photos, and see the landscape of the Tominé Dam. Additional information Confirmation will be received at the time of bookingPick-up service from the accommodation if it is centralPlease, at the time of booking, inform the details of the hotel in order to coordinate the pick-upAudio guide inside the mine has 7 different languages to choose from: Spanish, English, Italian, German, French, Portuguese and MandarinThe duration of the transfers is approximate, will depend on the time of day and traffic conditionsThis activity operates in most weather conditionsComfortable shoes and clothing are recommendedIt is not recommended for people with heart conditions, tension problems or pregnant women. Inclusions Hotel pick-up and drop-offLogistics supportAudio guide inside the mineLunchEntrance feesHydrationTravel assistance insurance Exclusions DrinksOther services not specified Cancellation policy Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the service.
Cancellations after this time limit or no show, no refund provided. Meeting point Bogotá city center hotel (or closest point)

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